2005 FORD FREESTAR door lock

WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available
from your dealer.
•Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted
surfaces.
•Never wash a vehicle that is“hot to the touch”or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
•Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for
best results.
•Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
•It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the
winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause
damage to the vehicle.
•Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle’s
paintwork and trim over time.
•Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a
car wash.
•Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted
surface; if these substances come in contact with your vehicle,
wash off as soon as possible.
WAXING
Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will
assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will“gray”or stain the parts over time.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with the sliding door
electrical contact switches. Paint sealant or other contaminants could
interfere with the proper operation of the power locks or power
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sliding door. If necessary, clean the contacts with Motorcraft Bug and
Tar Remover (ZC-42) to remove any sealant. Do not use any abrasives
on the contact surfaces.
PAINT CHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to
your dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A),
which is available from your dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover
(ZC-42), available from your dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
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7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
If the battery has been discharged, disconnected or a new battery has
been installed, the power sliding door may need to be reset. Refer to
Power Sliding Door-Resetting the PSDin theControls and Features
chapter.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled
water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the“FULL COLD”level or
within the“COLD FILL RANGE”in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls
below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolant
section.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
and liftgate
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks, sliding
door both sides
(upper and
lower track) and
fuel filler door
hinge.Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
orESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transaxle
(4F50N)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Constant
velocity jointsMotorcraft CV
Joint Grease
(High Temp.)XG-5 WSS-MIC258-A1
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
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washing ....................................257
waxing .....................................257
wheels ......................................258
wiper blades ............................259
Clock ............................................66
Compass, electronic ....................59 calibration .................................60
set zone adjustment .................60
Console ........................................74 overhead ....................................58
Controls power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................74
Coolant checking and adding ..............271
refill capacities ................275, 294
specifications ..................295, 297
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Cupholder(s) .............................117
Customer Assistance ................231 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................262
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................254
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............255
Getting roadside assistance ...231
Getting the service you
need .........................................248
Ordering additional owner ’s
literature .................................255
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................251
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................253 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................286
engine oil .................................266
Doors ...........................................61 lubricant specifications ..........295
power sliding ............................62
Driving under special
conditions ..................................228 through water .........................230
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................241
Emission control system ..........283
Engine ........................................297 cleaning ...................................258
coolant .....................................271
idle speed control ...................269
lubrication
specifications ..................295, 297
refill capacities ........................294
service points ..................265 –266
starting after a collision .........232
Engine block heater .................220
Engine oil ..................................266 change oil soon warning,
message center .......................266
checking and adding ..............266
dipstick ....................................266
filter, specifications ........268, 293
recommendations ...................268
refill capacities ........................294
specifications ..................295, 297
Exhaust fumes ..........................220
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F
Floor mats ...................................75
Fluid capacities .........................294
Fuel ............................................276calculating fuel economy .......280
cap ...........................................278
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........278
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................283
detergent in fuel .....................280
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................276, 278, 280
filter, specifications ........280, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....232
improving fuel economy ........280
octane rating ...................279, 297
quality ......................................279
running out of fuel .................280
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................276
Fuses ..................................233 –234
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................75
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............278
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................280
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................232
Head restraints .................112, 116
Headlamps ...................................45 aiming ........................................48 autolamp system .......................45
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .................................34, 36
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................75
Hood ..........................................264
I
Ignition ...............................217, 297
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................165
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................285
Instrument panel ........................66 cleaning ...................................260
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......241
K
Keyless entry system ...............105 autolock ...........................104, 107
Keys ...........................................109 positions of the ignition .........217
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L
Lampsautolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............46
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................49 –51
replacing bulbs ...................51 –55
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Liftgate ....................88 –89, 93, 100
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........221
Load limits .................................208
Locks autolock ...........................104, 107
childproof ..................................96
doors ..........................................95
Low tire warning .........15, 201, 206
Lubricant specifications ...295, 297
Lug nuts ....................................192
Luggage rack ...............................93
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Message center ...........................79 english/metric button ...............82
system check button ................82
warning messages .....................83
Mirrors ...................................58, 69 automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70 heated ........................................70
programmable memory ..........105
side view mirrors (power) .......69
signal .........................................70
Motorcraft parts ................280, 293
O
Octane rating ............................279
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................266
Overdrive ...................................226
P
Parking brake ............................222
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....293
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................136
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................237
Power door locks ........95, 104, 107
Power liftgate ......................89, 100
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................66
Power steering ..........................225 fluid, checking and adding ....286
fluid, refill capacity ................294
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
Power Windows ...........................68
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 26
Relays ........................................233
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Remote entry system .................99illuminated entry ......47, 102 –103
locking/unlocking doors .....95, 99
Reverse sensing system ...........228
Roadside assistance ..................231
Roof rack .....................................93
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........148
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................135, 138 –142
Safety Canopy ...........................158
Safety defects, reporting ..........256
Safety restraints ........135, 138 –142
belt minder .............................144
extension assembly ................148
for adults .........................139 –141
for children .............................162
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................136
safety belt maintenance .........148
warning light and chime 143 –144
Safety seats for children ..........165
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............135
Seats ..........................................112 child safety seats ....................165
front seats ...............112, 114 –115
memory seat ...................105, 115
second row seats ............118, 121
third row seats ...............121, 128, 132–133
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............263
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...182, 184 Spark plugs,
specifications .....................293, 297
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................295, 297
Speed control ..............................71
Starting your vehicle ........217
–219
jump starting ..........................241
Steering wheel controls ......................................74
tilting .........................................57
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................57
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................202
Tire warning ..............................206
Tires ...........................176 –177, 206
alignment ................................199
care ..........................................197
changing ..................182, 184, 187
checking the pressure ............179
inspecting and inflating .........178
label .........................................197
replacing ..................................180
rotating ....................................199
safety practices .......................198
sidewall information ...............192
snow tires and chains ............208
spare tire .................................183
terminology .............................177
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ........................176, 197
Towing .......................................213 recreational towing .................216
trailer towing ..........................213
wrecker ....................................247
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